Wrongful death lawsuits are legal actions that one hopes they never have to take. They are lawsuits fought on behalf of a deceased individual. Also their estate and against a party that may be culpable for their death. This culpability is typically shown by another party exhibiting negligence or shirking … Continue reading
The family of 14 year old Rhyan Moody, who was killed by a T-bone collision with a drunk driver, Jose Victor Chaparro-Saenz, on Thanksgiving night in 2017, was awarded $23 million dollars by a judge this week. Ms. Moody was riding in the backseat of her grandparents car when Chaparro-Saenz … Continue reading
On April 23, 2005, James Loar, an employee of Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, injured his back while at work. Although Loar had a pre-existing back injury, he was granted workers’ compensation benefits as it was determined that the accident at work exacerbated his back problems. Following the injury, Loar … Continue reading
Loss is always hard to take, but even harder when it involves the death of a loved one who is very close, like a spouse, parent or child. Hardest of all is when that loved one is taken suddenly. Your world, life and future change in a moment, and it … Continue reading
On a crisp September day in 1457, villagers in Savigny, France were witnesses to a hog and 6 piglets attacking a 5-year-old child. The attack left the child dead. In today’s world, the animals would be killed for committing such a horrible crime. However, this attack did not happen in … Continue reading
Wrongful death in Texas is a statutory cause of action meaning that the legislature passed a law saying that you can sue under this statute. Under common law, you couldn’t recover if somebody died. The wrongful death statute says you can recover under it, and it lays out the people … Continue reading
Four Items You Should Include in a Wrongful Death Case When another driver is negligent in a way that leads to your family member’s death, you can and should consider options to ensure that the person at fault for the accident is held to account for his or her negligence. … Continue reading
Sporting activities are a part of the fabric of American life and have been for much of our history. Even as children, millions of us regularly play baseball, softball, basketball, and similar sports – both on the playground and in more organized settings. In recent years, however, more attention has … Continue reading
A common question asked when injured people call our firm is generally a basic one: “Do I have a claim?” The best way to answer that question is that it depends on the specific facts and circumstance of the incident that led to the injury. While every injury and claim … Continue reading
Traffic conditions can change in the blink of an eye so it’s important to stay focused on the road and not get distracted by electronic devices. Truck accidents can happen anywhere at any time. An infant was killed in an accident this month in Montgomery County involving a tractor-trailer truck … Continue reading
